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WFCNYSE$82.2370

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN

BanksVerified
Score breakdown
Valuation+9Profitability+24Sentiment+15Risk penalty-6Missing signals-1
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile75Conclusion100AI synthesis40Observations60

Wells Fargo's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position [doc:124]. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) of 120% as of Q1 2026, which exceeds the regulatory minimum of 100% [doc:124]. The company's total assets amount to $2.2 trillion, with total equity of $178.4 billion, and a tangible book value per share of $44.98 [doc:124]. The price-to-book ratio of 1.67 suggests the market is valuing the company at a premium to its book value [doc:124]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 2.94% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.24%, both below the industry_config preferred metrics for banks, which typically aim for ROE above 10% and ROA above 1% [doc:124]. The company's efficiency ratio of 67% is in line with industry norms, but the net interest margin of 2.47% is slightly below the median for the sector [doc:124]. The company's net income of $5.25 billion in Q1 2026 reflects a 2% decline from the previous quarter [doc:124]. Geographically, Wells Fargo's revenue is concentrated in the United States, with no material exposure to international markets as disclosed in the financial snapshot [doc:124]. The company operates through four segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. The largest segment by revenue is Commercial Banking, which includes commercial loans and treasury management services [doc:124]. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with a 1% increase in total revenue from Q1 2025 to Q1 2026 [doc:124]. The outlook for the current fiscal year (FY) is for a 1% increase in revenue, with a 2% decline in net income [doc:124]. For the next FY, the company is projected to see a 3% increase in revenue and a 2% decline in net income [doc:124]. These projections are influenced by the company's exposure to interest rate risk and credit losses, which are expected to remain elevated [doc:124]. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk, with net cash being negative after subtracting total debt [doc:124]. The company also faces medium dilution risk, as source documents mention potential dilution or offering risk [doc:124]. The dilution potential is further supported by the increase in shares outstanding from 3.06 billion in Q1 2026 to 3.12 billion in the previous quarter [doc:124]. The company's capital structure adjustments, including the use of preferred shares and debt financing, are designed to maintain regulatory capital ratios [doc:124]. Recent events include the company's maintenance of a strong capital and liquidity position, with a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 10.29% under the Standardized Approach, which exceeds the regulatory minimum of 8.50% [doc:124]. The company also reported a total loss absorbing capacity (TLAC) ratio of 22.98%, which is above the regulatory minimum of 21.50% [doc:124]. These metrics indicate the company's ability to withstand financial stress and meet regulatory requirements [doc:124].

30-day price · WFC-5.07 (-6.4%)
Low$73.18High$87.00Close$73.72As of12 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyWELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN
ExchangeNYSE
TickerWFC
CIK0000072971
SICNational Commercial Banks
SectorFinancials
BusinessBanking & Investment Services
Industry groupBanking & Investment Services
IndustryBanks
AI analysis

Business. Wells Fargo & Company provides a diversified set of banking, investment, and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, to individuals, businesses, and institutions [doc:124].

Classification. Wells Fargo is classified under the Financials sector, specifically in the Banking & Investment Services business sector and the Banks industry, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:124].

Wells Fargo's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position [doc:124]. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) of 120% as of Q1 2026, which exceeds the regulatory minimum of 100% [doc:124]. The company's total assets amount to $2.2 trillion, with total equity of $178.4 billion, and a tangible book value per share of $44.98 [doc:124]. The price-to-book ratio of 1.67 suggests the market is valuing the company at a premium to its book value [doc:124]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 2.94% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.24%, both below the industry_config preferred metrics for banks, which typically aim for ROE above 10% and ROA above 1% [doc:124]. The company's efficiency ratio of 67% is in line with industry norms, but the net interest margin of 2.47% is slightly below the median for the sector [doc:124]. The company's net income of $5.25 billion in Q1 2026 reflects a 2% decline from the previous quarter [doc:124]. Geographically, Wells Fargo's revenue is concentrated in the United States, with no material exposure to international markets as disclosed in the financial snapshot [doc:124]. The company operates through four segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. The largest segment by revenue is Commercial Banking, which includes commercial loans and treasury management services [doc:124]. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with a 1% increase in total revenue from Q1 2025 to Q1 2026 [doc:124]. The outlook for the current fiscal year (FY) is for a 1% increase in revenue, with a 2% decline in net income [doc:124]. For the next FY, the company is projected to see a 3% increase in revenue and a 2% decline in net income [doc:124]. These projections are influenced by the company's exposure to interest rate risk and credit losses, which are expected to remain elevated [doc:124]. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk, with net cash being negative after subtracting total debt [doc:124]. The company also faces medium dilution risk, as source documents mention potential dilution or offering risk [doc:124]. The dilution potential is further supported by the increase in shares outstanding from 3.06 billion in Q1 2026 to 3.12 billion in the previous quarter [doc:124]. The company's capital structure adjustments, including the use of preferred shares and debt financing, are designed to maintain regulatory capital ratios [doc:124]. Recent events include the company's maintenance of a strong capital and liquidity position, with a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 10.29% under the Standardized Approach, which exceeds the regulatory minimum of 8.50% [doc:124]. The company also reported a total loss absorbing capacity (TLAC) ratio of 22.98%, which is above the regulatory minimum of 21.50% [doc:124]. These metrics indicate the company's ability to withstand financial stress and meet regulatory requirements [doc:124].
Key takeaways
  • Wells Fargo maintains a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, with a liquidity coverage ratio of 120% that exceeds regulatory requirements.
  • The company's profitability metrics, including ROE of 2.94% and ROA of 0.24%, are below industry_config preferred benchmarks for banks.
  • Revenue is concentrated in the United States, with no material international exposure disclosed.
  • The company's growth trajectory is modest, with a 1% increase in total revenue from Q1 2025 to Q1 2026.
  • Risk factors include medium liquidity and dilution risk, with net cash being negative after subtracting total debt.
  • Recent events highlight the company's strong capital and liquidity position, with CET1 and TLAC ratios well above regulatory minimums.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodQ1 2026
CurrencyUSD
Revenue
Gross profit
Operating income
Net income$5.25B
R&D
SG&A
D&A$1.84B
SBC
Operating cash flow$9.14B
CapEx
Free cash flow
Total assets$2.21T
Total liabilities$2.03T
Total equity$178.40B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY2025$21.34B
FY2024$19.72B
FY2025$19.72B
FY2023$19.14B
FY2024$19.14B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY2025
FY2024
FY2025
FY2023
FY2024
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY2025$2.15T$181.12B
FY2024$1.93T$179.12B
FY2025$1.93T$179.12B
FY2023$1.93T$185.74B
FY2024$1.93T$185.74B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY2025-$19.00B$1.48B
FY2024$3.04B$1.28B
FY2025$3.04B$1.28B
FY2023$40.36B$1.12B
FY2024$40.36B$1.12B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
Q1 2026$5.25B
Q1 2026
Q3 2025$15.98B
Q2 2025$10.39B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
Q1 2026
Q1 2026
Q3 2025
Q2 2025
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
Q1 2026$2.21T$178.40B
Q1 2026$2.15T$181.12B
Q3 2025$2.06T$181.15B
Q2 2025$1.98T$181.11B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
Q1 2026$9.14B
Q1 2026
Q3 2025-$23.12B
Q2 2025-$22.25B
Valuation
Market price$82.23
Market cap$256.37B
Enterprise value$288.65B
P/E48.8
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF31.6
P/B1.7
P/Tangible book1.6
Tangible book$155.35B
Net cash-$32.28B
Current ratio
Debt/Equity0.2
ROA0.2%
ROE2.9%
Cash conversion1.7%
CapEx/Revenue
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio1.7%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskMedium
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
  • Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Banks · cohort 7 companies
MetricWFCActivity
Op margin38.8% medp25 8.1% · p75 63.1%
Net margin32.9% medp25 27.5% · p75 157.0%
Gross margin41.0% medp25 20.6% · p75 69.5%
CapEx / revenue2.6% medp25 1.0% · p75 12.1%
Debt / equity18.0%16.8% medp25 13.7% · p75 33.1%above median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target97.86 USD
Median price target96.00 USD
High price target113.00 USD
Low price target85.00 USD
Mean recommendation2.04 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count6.00
Buy count13.00
Hold count7.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate6.98 USD
Last actual EPS6.26 USD
Competitor context
JPMJPMorgan ChaseUSPeer
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BACBank of AmericaUSPeer
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CCitigroupUSPeer
Derived from classification anchor Banks.
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Source data
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SEC filingstype companyfacts · CIK 0000072971 · 937 us-gaap concepts
2026-05-01 02:38 UTC#7b96b8a7
Market quoteclose USD 82.23 · shares 3.12B diluted
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2026-05-01 02:39 UTC#1e24fcd7
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